SJU Athletics Photos

CINCINNATI,OH (10/28/01) - A tough Atlantic 10 Conference western swing came to an end for Saint Joseph's on Sunday afternoon as the Hawks fell at Xavier, 3-0. SJU drops to 5-8-2 overall, 2-5-2 in Atlantic 10 play. While Xavier honored its seniors during pre-game festivities, it was a sophomore that stole the spotlight during the game. Sophomore Nicole Giesting tied the school record with three assists in the game, all of which came as a result of flip throw-ins. Xavier scored the game's first goal just 2:16 into the match as Giesting flipped the ball right in front of the goal for sophomore Tracy Veith, who finished it off for her third goal in the last four matches. Xavier scored again at the 27:24 mark off a flip throw-in from Giesting, who sent the ball to the head of freshman Melissa Clavier, who placed it in perfect position for senior Lauren Garber to punch home the goal. Both Clavier and Giesting were credited with assists on the play. Xavier scored its third and final goal of the afternoon at 37:33 off another flip throw-in from Giesting, who hit sophomore Lindsay Yonadi with a perfect pass that Yonadi finished off for her first goal of the season. Xavier junior goalkeeper Megan Veith shared the shutout today with freshman goalkeeper Andrea Garber and senior Margaret Broe. Veith had two saves on the day in 67 minutes, while Garber had two in 22 minutes. Junior Christy Ganc recorded five saves for the Hawks. SJU next plays at Fordham on Friday (3:00 PM and finishes the season on Sunday afternoon (1:00 PM) at La Salle.